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IELTS Writing Task 2 topics: Media
Media questions often ask where people get their news and how far they can trust it, especially on social media. Others ask whether the media should be limited, for example in reporting on celebrities or advertising to children.
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- DiscussionNewspapers vs online newsSome people prefer to get their news from newspapers, while others prefer to read it online or watch it on television.
- Two-part questionWhy fake news spreadsFalse information spreads easily through social media and often influences people's opinions.
- OpinionCelebrities' private livesThe media should not report on the private lives of famous people.
- OpinionStreaming vs traditional TVFewer people now watch traditional television; instead they use streaming services to choose what and when to watch. This is a positive development.
- OpinionAdvertising to childrenAdvertising aimed at children should be banned, because it encourages unnecessary spending.
- Problem and solutionOversharing on social mediaMany people share a great deal of personal information on social media, which can put them at risk.
- DiscussionNeutral news vs opinionSome people believe that news reports should always be neutral. Others think journalists should give their own opinions.
- OpinionEducational value of TVTelevision can be an effective educational tool for both children and adults.
- Advantages and disadvantagesState-controlled mediaIn some countries, television and radio are largely controlled by the government.
- Two-part questionInfluencers vs expertsMany people now trust advice from social media influencers more than that of experts. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
- OpinionFuture of print mediaPrint magazines and newspapers will disappear in the next twenty years because of online media.
- Problem and solutionShort videos and attentionShort videos on social media are very popular, but many people say they make it harder to concentrate on longer tasks.
- DiscussionForeign vs local filmsSome people think that films from other countries are more valuable than local films, while others believe in supporting national cinema.
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